Paniówki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Klein Paniow.
The place is now called Paniówki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein-Paniow | German Empire | Hindenburg O.S. | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Paniówki | Poland | Rybnik | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Klein Paniow | German Empire | Rybnik | 1939 |
| Paniówki | Poland | Rybnik | 1945 |
| Paniówki | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |